[PAGE 1]
AGENDA
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
Mayor and Common Council Meeting
Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:00 pm
City Hall, 1838 Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster, MD 21157
City YouTube Channel Link
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A) Mayor and Common Council Closed Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2025
B) Mayor and Common Council Closed Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2025
C) Mayor and Common Council Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2026
D) Mayor and Common Council Work Session Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2026
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A) Approval of Departmental Operating Report – December 2025
B) Approval of Public Works Agreement PWA-1177, Application for the Construction of Sanitary
Sewer and Water Connections at 2 Black Oak Lane
4. REPORT FROM THE MAYOR
5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
A) Arts Council
B) Economic and Community Development Committee
C) Finance Committee
D) Personnel Committee
E) Public Safety Committee
F) Public Works Committee
G) Recreation and Parks Committee
H) Technology Committee
I) Intergovernmental Relations Committee
6. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND DISCUSSION
7. ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
A) Introduction of Resolution No. 26-03 Annexation 72, a Resolution Enlarging the Corporate
Boundaries of the City of Westminster by Annexing into the City Certain Property Containing
± 2.9443 Acres, Contiguous and Adjoining to the City’s Existing Corporate Boundaries,
Consisting of Real Property Located at 10 Sullivan Road, Westminster, Maryland 21157, Also
Identified as Tax Account Number 07-048408, Map 0039, Grid 0013, Parcel 0752 AND
Comprising of ± 1.4983 Acres and± 1.446 Acres of Right-of-Way Containing a Portion of College
View Boulevard (Maryland Route 140/Maryland Route 97), Belonging to the Maryland
Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. – Director of Community Planning
and Development Depo

[PAGE 2]
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
10.DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
11.CITIZEN COMMENTS
12.ADJOURNMENT

[PAGE 3]
MINUTES
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
Mayor and Common Council Meeting
Monday, January 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall, 1838 Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster, MD 21157
YouTube Channel Link
CALL TO ORDER
Elected Officials Present: Mayor Becker, Council President Chiavacci, Councilmember Dayhoff, and
Councilmember Pecoraro.
Staff Present: Director of Human Resources Brown, Director of Housing Services Brown, Director of
Community Planning and Development Depo, Director of Recreation and Parks Gruber,
City Administrator Imhulse, Major Jones, Director of Technology Services Moore, Director of
Finance Rodgers, and City Attorney Whitworth.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Council President Chiavacci led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
Council President Chiavacci without objection amended the order of the Mayor and Common Council
Meeting Agenda of January 12, 2026, to reflect changing the order of items.
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
Adoption of Resolution No. 26-08, a Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of
Westminster, Thanking Councilmember Ann Gilbert for Her Service on the Westminster
Common Council and Her Contributions to the Westminster Community
A motion was made by Councilmember Dayhoff and seconded by Councilmember Pecoraro for the
adoption of Resolution No. 26-08, a Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of Westminster,
Thanking Councilmember Ann Gilbert for her service on the Westminster Common Council and her
contributions to the Westminster Community. There was no discussion
VOTE
AYES: Council President Chiavacci, Councilmember Dayhoff, and Councilmember Pecoraro.
NAYS: None
Council President Chiavacci requested that Council Member Dayhoff read and present City of
Westminster Resolution No. 26-08 to Ann Gilbert.
STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD – CLOSED MEETING OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025:
Council President Chiavacci stated in accordance with the General Provisions Article, Section
3-306(c)(2) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, and without objection it is noted that the minutes
of tonight’s meeting reflect that Common Council met in a Closed Meeting on Monday, December 8,
2025, at 4:04 p.m. pursuant to General Provision Art., Section 3-305 (b)(1) to discuss the
appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal,
resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this
public body has jurisdiction; and other personnel matter that affects one or more specific
individuals; and (b)(7) to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice.
1

[PAGE 4]
Motion – Councilmember Pecoraro/Councilmember Hoff
Vote to Close Meeting:
Yes No Abstain Absent
Mr. Chiavacci
Mr. Dayhoff Yes
Ms. Gilbert Yes
Mr. Hoff Yes
Mr. Pecoraro Yes
Mayor Becker
City Attorney Whitworth was also in attendance. The Common Council took no official action during the
meeting. The Closed Meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD – CLOSED MEETING OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025:
Council President Chiavacci stated that in accordance with the General Provisions Article, Section
3-306(c)(2) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, and without objection it is noted that the minutes
of tonight’s meeting reflect that Common Council met in a Closed Meeting on Monday, December 8,
2025, at 8:31 p.m. pursuant to General Provision Art., Section 3-305 (b)(1) to discuss the
appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal,
resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this
public body has jurisdiction; and other personnel matter that affects one or more specific
individuals; and (b)(7) to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice.
Motion – Councilmember Pecoraro/Councilmember Hoff
Vote to Close Meeting:
Yes No Abstain Absent
Mr. Chiavacci
Mr. Dayhoff Yes
Ms. Gilbert Yes
Mr. Hoff Yes
Mr. Pecoraro Yes
Mayor Becker
City Attorney Whitworth and invited staff members were also in attendance. The Common Council took
no official action during the meeting. The Closed Meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
PRESENTATION
MAGIC Quarterly Report – Kim Samuelson, Executive Director
Ms. Kim Samuelson, MAGIC Executive Director presented the FY25 Overview update (July –
December 2025) for MAGIC.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Robert Peeples Jr., Amanda McGuire, and James Kunz – Board of Elections
Councilmember Pecoraro motioned, seconded by Councilmember Dayhoff, to accept the Mayor’s
nomination for the appointments of Robert Peeples Jr, Amanda McGuire, and James Kunz to the City
of Westminster’s Board of Elections Commission each for a two-year term ending on February 14,
2028. There was no discussion.
VOTE
AYES: Council President Chiavacci, Councilmember Dayhoff, and Councilmember Pecoraro.
NAYS: None.
2

[PAGE 5]
MCDANIEL COLLEGE UPDATE
Mr. David Sears, Vice President of Institutional Advancement with McDaniel College, provided an
update from McDaniel College.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilmember Dayhoff and seconded by Councilmember Pecoraro to approve
the Special Mayor and Common Council Meeting minutes of December 8, 2025, and the Mayor and
Common Council Meeting minutes of December 8, 2025.
VOTE
AYES: Council President Chiavacci, Councilmember Dayhoff, and Councilmember Pecoraro.
NAYS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Dayhoff and seconded by Councilmember Pecoraro to approve
the consent calendar that consisted of the following: Approval of Departmental Operating Report –
November 2025; Approval to waive the competitive procurement for good cause, under the City of
Westminster Code Chapter 36 “Procurement and Contracts” Subsection 36-4 Specific Regulations and
to authorize the purchase of seven (7) Crosswalk Warning Systems from Control Technologies in the
amount of $58,139.00; and Approval to Waive the Competitive Procurement for good cause, under the
City of Westminster Code Chapter 36 “Procurement and Contracts” Subsection 36-4 Specific
Regulations and to authorize the purchase of Force America Hydraulic Systems Upgrades from RMS
Truck Bodies in the amount of $79,000.00.
VOTE
AYES: Council President Chiavacci, Councilmember Dayhoff, and Councilmember Pecoraro.
NAYS: None.
REPORT FROM MAYOR
Mayor Becker noted a few events and meetings she attended prior to the end of the year. Mayor Becker
noted she was excited to start the new year and noted a few City projects that were underway.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Council President Chiavacci, on behalf of the Public Safety Committee, reported in December 2025 the
Westminster Police Department held a promotional ceremony recognizing ten well deserving
advancements with the agency. Council President Chiavacci also noted that on December 25, 2025,
that several officers demonstrated exceptional courage and teamwork during a residential structure fire.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND DISCUSSION
There were no comments made by the Common Council.
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
Introduction of Resolution No. 26-01 (Annexation 88), Route309, LLC Petition for Annexation
Enlarging the Corporate Boundaries of the City of Westminster by Annexing into the City Certain
Property Containing ± 2.49 Acres, Contiguous and Adjoining to the City’s Existing Corporate
Boundaries, Consisting of Real Property Identified as Tax Account Number 07-111932, Map
0045, Grid 0015, Parcel 0539 Director of Community Planning and Development Depo provided the
staff report and responded to questions of clarification given by the Mayor and Common Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pecoraro and seconded by Councilmember Dayhoff to
introduce Resolution No. 26-01 (Annexation 88), Route309, LLC Petition for Annexation Enlarging the
Corporate Boundaries of the City of Westminster by Annexing into the City Certain Property Containing
3

[PAGE 6]
± 2.49 Acres, Contiguous and Adjoining to the City’s Existing Corporate Boundaries, Consisting of Real
Property Identified as Tax Account Number 07-111932, Map 0045, Grid 0015, Parcel 0539.
VOTE
AYES: Council President Chiavacci, Councilmember Dayhoff, and Councilmember Pecoraro.
NAYS: None.
Adoption of Resolution No. 26-06, a Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of
Westminster, Amending the City’s General Fee Schedule for Governmental and Proprietary
Functions of the City with Respect to Fees Charged for Use of Summer Camps and Family
Fitness Center.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pecoraro and seconded by Councilmember Dayhoff to adopt
Resolution No. 26-06, a Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of Westminster, amending the
City’s General Fee Schedule for Governmental and Proprietary Functions of the City with respect to
fees charged for use of Summer Camps and Family Fitness Center. Director of Recreation and Parks
Gruber provided the staff report and responded to questions of clarification given by the Mayor and
Common Council
VOTE
AYES: Council President Chiavacci, Councilmember Dayhoff, and Councilmember Pecoraro.
NAYS: None.
Adoption of Resolution No. 26-05, a Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of
Westminster Declaring a Vacancy on the Common Council and Establishing the Process and
Timeline to Fill the Vacancy
A motion was made by Councilmember Dayhoff and seconded by Councilmember Pecoraro to
adopt Resolution No. 26-05, a Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of Westminster Declaring
a Vacancy on the Common Council and Establishing the Process and Timeline to Fill the Vacancy. City
Administrator Imhulse provided the staff report. There was no discussion.
VOTE
AYES: Council President Chiavacci, Councilmember Dayhoff, and Councilmember Pecoraro.
NAYS: None.
Adoption of Resolution No. 26-07, a Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of
Westminster Making a Declaration of Official Intent Regarding the Mayor and Common Council
of Westminster’s Reasonable Expectation to Reimburse from Proceeds of a Future Borrowing
Project Expenditures made in Connection with a Project Identified herein as the “Westminster
Water Reuse Project” and Generally Relating Thereto.
City Administrator Imhulse provided the staff report and responded to questions of clarification given by
the Mayor and Common Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dayhoff and seconded by Councilmember Pecoraro to
adopt Resolution No. 26-07, a Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of Westminster Making a
Declaration of Official Intent Regarding the Mayor and Common Council of Westminster’s Reasonable
Expectation to Reimburse from Proceeds of a Future Borrowing Project Expenditures made in
Connection with a Project Identified herein as the “Westminster Water Reuse Project” and Generally
Relating Thereto.
VOTE
AYES: Council President Chiavacci, Councilmember Dayhoff, and Councilmember Pecoraro.
NAYS: None.
4

[PAGE 7]
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business to be discussed by the Mayor and Common Council.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to be discussed by the Mayor and Common Council.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Administration
City Administrator Imhulse wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Public Works
City Administrator Imhulse noted that at the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Main Street that a
new crosswalk has been installed with the McDaniel College logo. City Administrator Imhulse closed
her report by thanking the Department of Public Works staff for all their work during the recent weather
events.
Recreation and Parks
Director of Recreation and Parks Gruber reported that the department was preparing for the 2026 event
season.
Housing Services
Director of Housing Services Brown provided a status update on the programs that are
managed by the department.
Technology Services
Director of Technology Services Moore provided an update to projects and day-to day activities that the
IT Department are managing.
Community Planning and Development
Director of Community Planning and Development reported on the following:
The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on January 6, 2026, meeting was cancelled as there were no
applications before the Board.
The Historic District Commission’s January 7, 2026, meeting was cancelled as there were no
applications before the Commission.
The Planning and Zoning Commission’s January 15, 2026, meeting has been rescheduled to January
22, 2026. The Commission is tentatively scheduled to review: Site Plan S-24-0032, Westminster
Elementary School, to construct a 3,592 square foot addition.
Finance
Director of Finance Rodgers provided an update on the department’s work in preparation for the
upcoming FY27 Budget.
Westminster Police Department (WPD)
Major Jones reported on the hiring of new lateral officers: Officer Schauf and Officer Burns to the City
of Westminster Police Department.
5

[PAGE 8]
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Ms. Debby DePalmer, addressed the Mayor and Common Council regarding Jones Manor (136 East
Main Street).
ADJOURNMENT
Council President Chiavacci announced that the next meeting of the Mayor and Common Council would
be held on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. He adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Douglass A. Barber, MMC
City Clerk
Full audio version is available on www.westminstermd.gov
Adopted by the City of Westminster Common Council on __________________________.
6

[PAGE 9]
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
Mayor and Common Council Work Session Meeting
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 4:35 p.m.
City Administration Building, 45 West Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
CALL TO ORDER
Elected Officials Present: Mayor Becker, Council President Chiavacci, Councilmember Dayhoff,
Councilmember Hoff, and Councilmember Pecoraro.
Staff Present: City Clerk Barber, Director of Community Planning and Development Depo, City
Administrator Imhulse, Director of Technology Services Moore, and City Attorney Whitworth.
Council President Chiavacci opened the Mayor and Common Council Work Session Meeting at
4:35 pm.
DISCUSSION ITEM
Discussion of Simplified Site Plans
City Administrator Imhulse opened the discussion and requested City Attorney Whitworth
provided his review of proposed legislation he prepared with input from City staff, to address the
legal aspects when updating the City’s Code in relation to Simplified Site Plans. Staff responded
to questions of clarification given by the Mayor and Common Council regarding the topic.
Council President Chiavacci noted that the Mayor and Common Council would continue their
discussion and review of Simplified Site Plans at their next scheduled Mayor and Common
Council Work Session Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Note for the Record: Councilmember Pecoraro left the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Council President Chiavacci adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Douglass A. Barber, MMC
City Clerk
Approved by the City of Westminster Common Council on _____________________________.

[PAGE 10]
CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND
STATUS & INFORMATION REPORT – DECEMBER 2025
Finance
TREASURY REPORTS AS OF December 2025 – UNADJUSTED AND UNAUDITED
GENERAL FUND REVENUES % to
Budget Actual YTD Budget
Taxes $ 18,047,355 $ 11,824,473 66%
Licenses and Permits 536,534 159,413 30%
Intergovernmental 1 ,975,136 1 ,701,690 86%
Charges for Services 1 ,467,247 926,451 63%
Fines & Forfeitures 28,000 22,765 81%
Miscellaneous Income 582,598 206,324 35%
Transfers ( 2,099,963) - 0%
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION BY ACTIVITY
Facilities $ 5 54,474 $ 1 39,917 25%
Finance 313,200 104,365 33%
Executive & Legislative 935,852 508,921 54%
Human Resources 296,912 77,048 26%
Planning, Zoning & Development 554,322 130,992 24%
Housing & Preservation Services 149,905 65,809 44%
Public Safety Department 9 ,947,973 4 ,070,749 41%
Public Works 4 ,883,348 1 ,907,059 39%
Recreation & Parks 2 ,399,351 1 ,128,017 47%
Technology 501,566 246,009 49%
Total General Fund Revenues $ 20,536,907 $ 14,841,116 72%
Total General Fund Appropriations $ 20,536,905 $ 8,378,885 41%

[PAGE 11]
CAPITAL FUND REVENUES % to
Budget Actual YTD Budget
Intergovernmental $ 17,046,969 $ 1,342,801 8%
Benefit Assessments 170,520 35,199 21%
Loan Proceeds 546,654 - 0%
Other Revenue 3,500 585,086 16717%
Transfers 15,602,883 - 0%
Capital Fund Reserves/Carryforward 1 ,702,503 - 0%
Capital Projects Benefit Assessments -
Fund Balance 991,916 0%
CAPITAL FUND APPROPRIATION BY ACTIVITY
Planning $ 5 61,986 $ 3 67,951 65%
Facilities 1 ,805,513 521,207 29%
Public Safety Department 249,712 103,548 41%
Public Works 4 ,350,738 1 ,737,288 40%
Sewer 4 ,371,493 429,155 10%
Water 23,840,363 5 ,547,369 23%
Technology 283,000 29,626 10%
Rec & Park 602,139 268,849 45%
Total Capital Fund Revenues $ 36,064,945 $ 1,963,086 5%
Total Capital Fund Appropriations $ 36,064,944 $ 9,004,993 25%
UTILITY FUND REVENUES % to
Budget Actual YTD Budget
Small Meter - City $ 6,121,488 $ 2,507,214 41%
Small Meter - County 4 ,065,147 1 ,817,364 45%
Large Meter - City 2 ,815,801 1 ,171,114 42%
Large Meter - County 2 ,039,629 843,970 41%
Reclaimed - County 40,000 16,934 42%
Charges for Services 1 ,529,319 1 ,225,876 80%
Benefit Assessment Fees 507,715 100,704 20%
Carroll County Septage Facility 286,000 173,307 61%
Revenue Related to ENR/Biosolids Project - ( 1,679,803) * 0%
UTILITY FUND APPROPRIATION BY ACTIVITY
Facilities $ 88,550 $ 17,108 19%
Finance 937,324 386,161 41%
Executive & Legislative 883,505 475,499 54%
Human Resources 587,454 176,672 30%
Planning, Zoning & Development 506,964 150,266 30%
Public Works 731,160 165,049 23%
Technology 992,584 530,697 53%
Utilities 2 ,604,187 937,177 36%
Water 3 ,616,526 929,453 26%
Wastewater 5 ,035,284 1 ,468,279 29%
Total Utility Fund Revenues $ 17,405,099 $ 6,176,680 35%
Total Utility Fund Appropriations $ 15,983,539 $ 5,236,359 33%
* Reversal of prior year-end accrual for revenue recognition. Negative due to timing.
2

[PAGE 12]
FIBER FUND OPERATING REVENUES % to
Budget Actual YTD Budget
Provider Fees - Units Passed $ 4 38,000 $ 2 18,988 50%
Provider Fees - Subscriptions $ 4 50,000 $ 2 62,804 58%
Miscellaneous $ - $ - 0%
Loan Proceeds $ - $ - 0%
State Debt Grant $ 1,000,000 $ - 0%
General Fund Subsidy $ - $ - 0%
FIBER FUND OPERATING EXPENDITURES
Public Works $ 1 02,688 $ 8,415 8%
Technology 6,833 46 1%
Fiber 1 ,429,836 286,172 20%
Total Revenues $ 1,888,000 $ 4 81,792 26%
Total Expenses $ 1,543,710 $ 2 94,633 19%
Net Income (Loss) $ 3 44,290 $ 1 87,159
PUBLIC HOUSING FUND REVENUES % to
Budget Actual YTD Budget
Housing Assistance Payments $ 3,227,232 $ 1,555,851 48%
HUD Administrative Fee Distribution 299,124 177,093 59%
Miscellaneous Income 169,275 145,592 86%
Transfers 9,663 - 0%
PUBLIC HOUSING FUND EXPENDITURES
Salaries & Benefits $ 3 87,450 $ 1 28,386 33%
Administration 233,168 163,933 70%
Housing Assistance Payments 3 ,080,438 1 ,511,348 49%
Facilities 4,238 1,765 42%
Total PHA Fund Revenues $ 3,705,294 $ 1,878,536 51%
Total PHA Fund Appropriations $ 3,705,294 $ 1,805,432 49%
Disbursements between $10,000 and $25,000
from January 1, 2026 through January 20, 2026:
Invoice Date Vendor Name Total
9/14/2025 UNIVERSAL UTILITIES INC. $10,400.00
10/24/2025 C J MILLER LLC $18,325.00
10/27/2025 LEONARDO US CYBER & SECURITY, SOLUTIONS, LLC $22,450.00
12/16/2025 RED HILL LAWN SERVICE, INC. $10,423.75
12/17/2025 FREDERICK WARD ASSOCIATES, INC $21,388.56
12/18/2025 COYNE CHEMICAL $10,420.78
12/19/2025 THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE, INSURANCE COMPANY $11,355.65
12/22/2025 CARROLL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS $15,577.89
1/2/2026 COMPTROLLER OF MARYLAND $23,336.76
1/2/2026 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION $17,647.45
3

[PAGE 13]
1/7/2026 GOGOVAPPS $16,800.00
1/16/2026 COMPTROLLER OF MARYLAND $22,922.78
1/16/2026 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION $18,011.52
Housing Services
Housing Choice Voucher Program
• Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) = $255,725
• Number of vouchers under lease as of the last day of the month = 262
• Wait list total active applicants = 684
• Number Ports into City =16
• Housing inspections = 24
• Filing rate in PIC = 98.21%
• Waiting List Status: Open
Code Enforcement
During the month of December 2025, the Code Enforcement Officer issued 13 code violations
of which 4 were closed during the period leaving 9 open as of the end of the month. Those that
remained open at the end of the month were because the time to remedy the violation was
after the end of the month.
Below is a depiction of the violations by type for the month of December 2025.
Type of Violation Number of Violations Percentages
5
Rubbish and Garbage 38%
Sanitation 2 15%
Exterior Structure General 2 15%
All others 4 32%
Code Violation December 2025
31% Rubbish & Garbage
39%
Sanitation
Exterior Structure General
All others
15%
15%
4

[PAGE 14]
Technology Service
Help Desk Tickets
There were a total of 328 tickets received in the month of December.
Broken down by department (by total):
Police Department - 96
Technology Services - 63
Public Works - 35
Finance - 28
Office of the City Administrator - 24
Planning - 20
Human Resources - 18
Mayor and Common Council - 14
Public - 9
Recreation and Parks - 9
Engineering - 6
Housing - 6
Community Planning & Development
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE MEASURES
December 2025
Planning and Zoning Commission 4
Building Permits Approved 30
Business Owner Inquiries 4
Downtown Businesses Visited 5
Use and Occupancy Issued 9
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Community Planning and Development (“DCPD”) provided professional staff
reports and support for the Mayor and Common Council (“M&CC”); Economic and Community
Development Committee of the Mayor and Common Council (“ECDC”); Water and Sewer
Allocation Committee of the Mayor and Common Council (“WSAC”); Historic District
Commission (“HDC”); Board of Zoning Appeals (“BZA”); and Planning and Zoning Commission
(“PZC”).
• The December 2, 2025, BZA meeting was cancelled as there were no applications before
the BZA. The next scheduled BZA meeting is January 6, 2025.
• The December 3, 2025, HDC meeting was cancelled as there were no applications before
the HDC. The next scheduled HDC meeting is January 7, 2025.
5

[PAGE 15]
• On December 8, 2025, at the M&CC meeting, DCPD staff presented the following item:
Public Hearing Annexation Resolution No. 25-08 (Annexation No. 89), Knit Centre
o
Park Condominium, Phase One, Petition for Annexation to enlarge the corporate
boundaries of the City of Westminster by annexing into the City certain property
containing ± 1.47 acres, contiguous to and adjoining the City’s existing corporate
boundaries, consisting of real property located at 531 Old Westminster Pike,
Westminster, Maryland 21157, also identified as tax account numbers 07-155735,
07- 432124, 07-432125, 07-432129, 07-155964, 07-431833, 07-432128, 07-
155743, 07- 432127 and 07-432126 and Map 0046, Grid 0015, Parcel 0017.
M&CC adopted Annexation Plan Resolution 25-09 approving the annexation plan
for Annexation 89 and adopted Annexation Resolution 25-08 approving
Annexation 89.
Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2025-09, P-I Planned Industrial Zone Uses and
o
Procedures Text Amendment, an Ordinance of the Mayor and Common Council
of Westminster, Amending Chapter 164, “Zoning and Subdivision of Land”, of the
Code of the City of Westminster, Article XII, “P-I Planned Industrial Zone”, § 164-
66, “Uses permitted”, to add “Hotels” as a permitted use and Article XII, “P-I
Planned Industrial Zone”, § 164-75(D) “Procedures” and Article XXIII,
“Amendments”, § 164-188 “Planned development” to authorize the Planning and
Zoning Commission, rather than the Mayor and Common Council, to approve
amendments to an approved development plan designating areas of the planned
industrial zone for retail and commercial uses, and to increase the allowable gross
acreage of such uses from 15% to 30%. M&CC approved Ordinance 2025-09.
• On December 17, 2025, at the PZC meeting, DCPD staff presented the following items:
Site Development Plan S-25-0006, 404 Malcolm Drive Medical Center. Applicant
o
proposes to construct a 22,000 square foot medical center and a 12,000 square
foot building that will be used for either office space or a school/daycare. The PZC
conditionally approved S-25-0006.
Sign Permit No. 2008, Carroll County Board of Elections, the Applicant is
o
requesting Sign Permit Application Approval for a sign that is greater than 64
square feet and up to but not exceeding 125 square feet as a tenant sign for 1101
Business Parkway South. PZC Approved sign permit no. 2008.
Recommendation to Mayor and Common Council for Wakefield Valley
o
Development Plan Amendment DP-24-01, Parcel W and Parcel X. Amendment to
Wakefield Valley Development Plan (the “2025 Development Plan”) to add 35 new
density rights to Parcel W to construct 35 single-family detached dwelling units and
6

[PAGE 16]
dedicate Parcel X to Carroll Lutheran Village for open space. PZC approved
recommendation to be forwarded to the Mayor and Common Council.
Work Session on Zonal Map Amendment ZMA 24-01, The Willows. Zonal Map
o
Amendment reclassifying certain real property from the R-7,500 Residential Zone
to the Planned Development-9 Zone. The subject properties are identified by the
State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) as #07-020430, #07-
114443, #07-033338, #07-011490, #07-011482, #07-032471, #07-032455, and
#07-044429 and located off and east of Pennsylvania Avenue and north of Sullivan
Avenue. The applicant is proposing to construct 20 two-over-two dwellings for a
total of 40 dwelling units. PZC offered feedback on their preferred architectural
features for the proposed project.
Other Activities Completed by DCPD:
• On December 1, 2025, staff attended and managed the DBA meeting with the DBA
Leadership, led by Chairperson Tiombe Paige, with Cultivated Boutique. DBA focused
primarily on the Small Business Saturday event and feedback from the business
community.
• On December 16, 2025, DCPD Staff, GIS Staff, and Chair McMasters with the Historic
District Commission attended the virtual kick-off for the Westminster Historic District Re-
Inventory Project. The official project kick-off will begin in January 2026.
• Thirty (30) building permits were reviewed and approved for projects within the City. Nine
of the approved permits were for a Final Release, five were for new commercial
businesses or commercial renovations and sixteen were for residential decks and
miscellaneous projects. The following highlights a few of these permits:
Building Permit for The Shepherd’s Staff located at 30 Carroll Street.
o
Final U&O approved for Nothing Bundt Cakes located at 410 Meadow Creek Road.
o
Tenant Fit out for Cooper’s Golden Hour Portraits located at 71 E Main Street.
o
• Finally, DCPD staff members continue to manage site development plans, plats,
simplified site plans, and permits submitted to the City for review and compliance with
adopted rules and regulations and answer hundreds of inquiries every month via email,
by phone, via Zoom, and in person. DCPD continues to meet with applicants and their
attorneys to discuss annexations, proposed site development plans, building permits,
water and sewer allocations, zoning determinations, verifications, and certificates, and a
variety of City applications and processes.
7

[PAGE 17]
Human Resources
HR Employee Relations, Projects, and Benefits & Wellness
• HR team met with employees in-person (one-on-one) and made phone calls to answer
benefit-specific questions.
ο Accessing benefit information, registering accounts, and requesting benefit cards
ο Requesting various types of leave (FMLA, STD, Woker’s Compensation)
ο Qualifying Life Events for changes to insurance
• HR team managed interview and onboarding activities for the Utilities, Public Works,
Streets, Human Resources, Water, Wastewater, Police, and Recreation and Parks
ο Prescreen vetting, in-person, and computer conferencing interviews.
ο Roles ranged from entry- to senior-level; all full-time.
Recruitment Activities
Advertisements and Application Reviews:
Internal External Internal External
Advertisements Advertisements Application Application
Reviews Reviews
Full-time 6 23 1 41
Part-time 0 0 0 0
Temporary 0 1 0 2
Seasonal 0 0 0 0
Advertised on:
• Indeed
• City of Westminster
• Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
• Maryland Workforce Exchange
• Chesapeake American Water Works Association
• Carroll County Workforce Development
• The Maryland Municipal League
• American Public Works Association Job Board
• Carroll Community College Career Development
• Public Works Careers
• Water and Wastewater Public Works Careers
• GovernmentJobs.com
Vacant Titles per Department:
• Police: 3
ο Communications Specialist I
ο Entry-level Officer
ο Lateral Officer
8

[PAGE 18]
• Streets: 2
ο Equipment Operator I or II
• Wastewater Plant: 1
ο Plant Operator (2nd Shift)
• Public Works: 2
ο Director of Public Works
ο Construction Inspector
• Utilities: 2
ο Equipment Operator I or II
• Human Resources: 1
ο Safety & Risk Coordinator
• Recreation and Parks
Group Fitness/Yoga Instructors
o
Employee Changes Completed:
Termination
Employee Internal Promotio s/
New Hires Orientations Transfer n Retirement
Full-time 9 9 23 25 8
Part-time 0 0 0 0 0
Temporary 1 1 0 0 0
Seasonal 0 0 0 0 0
Hires and Promotions in December 2025 by Title:
Streets:
• Equipment Operator I or II (2)
Utilities:
• Utilities Crew Leader
• Equipment Operator I or II
Public Works:
• Construction Inspector
Water:
• Plant Operator (3rd Shift)
• Promotion: Plant Operator II (2nd Shift)
Police:
• Communications Specialist I
• Promotions: All ranks, all divisions, numerous employees
Wastewater:
• Plant Operator I
Recreation and Parks:
9

[PAGE 19]
• Fitness Group Instructor
Risk Management
• Insurance Claims Filing
Workers’
Mobile Sewer Compensatio
Automobile Liability Equipment Property Back-up n
2 1 0 0 0 7
• Continued random drug testing for quarter 4 per City’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
• Correspondence with LGIT, Chesapeake, and employees on workers compensation
and insurance claims.
Police Department
Time Police Adult Juvenile DUI Traffic Foot
Frame Calls Arrests Arrests Arrests Citations Patrol Hours
For
Service
December 922 29 5 4 356 158
2025
December 851 29 1 4 258 132
2024
2025 YTD 11454 379 104 47 4214 1351
Total
2024 YTD 11484 403 103 41 2669 1267
Total
Significant Cases in December:
Crime: Assault – First Degree
Date: 12/04/2025
Location: E. Main Street
Details: Several juveniles were threatened by a subject wielding a hatchet
Status: Arrest: Timothy Wolbert (37 YOA)
Crime: Burglary – Fourth Degree
Date: 12/04/2025
Location: S. Court Street
Details: Video surveillance captured the subject breaking the residence’s front
window with a hatchet.
Status: Arrest: Timothy Wolbert (37 YOA)
10

[PAGE 20]
Crime: Assault – First Degree
Date: 12/07/2025
Location: E. Main Street
Details: The victim stated she was punched and strangled by her boyfriend.
Status: Arrest: Linell Johnson (40 YOA)
Crime: Burglary – Fourth Degree
Date: 12/05/2025
Location: Sienna Drive
Details: The subject was trespassed from the residence but returned
approximately an hour later and entered the apartment.
Status: Arrest: Jordan Armstrong (38 YOA)
Crime: Assault – First Degree
Date: 12/11/2025
Location: E. Green Street
Details: A 17-year-old reported to her school counselor an alleged history of
domestic violence.
Status: Open
Crime: Assault – First Degree
Date: 12/13/2025
Location: Falcon Court
Details: The victim stated her live-in boyfriend had strangled her.
Status: Arrest: James Duncan (49 YOA)
Crime: Auto Theft
Date: 12/29/2025
Location: Buck Cash Drive
Details: An unknown suspect(s) stole a 2019 Honda Accord that was parked in
front of a residence.
Status: Open
Departmental Information
1. On 12/02/2025, ten (10) promotions were awarded.
2. On 12/04/2025, WPD Members participated in the Catherine’s Cause Fatal Collision
Remembrance Ceremony at the Ascension Episcopal Church.
3. On 12/06/2025, WPD Members collaborated with Walmart for the 23rd Annual Shop with a
Cop Holiday Event.
4. On 12/21/2025, Major Jones and Captain Blackwell attended the Blues Christmas Homeless
Memorial Service at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.
11

[PAGE 21]
Recreation & Parks
Family Fitness Center Membership Usage
Membership Package % of Total Entries
Family 36 1,255
Family with Childcare 10 336
Individual 48 1,677
Student/Youth 5 192
Class Pass 1 17
Total Entries 3,477
Total Unique Members 540
Resident and Non-Resident Membership Packages
Membership Package # of Members Percentage
Family 129
Resident 69 53%
Non-Resident 60 47%
Family w/ Childcare 20
Resident 7 35%
Non-Resident 13 65%
Individual 303
Resident 138 45%
Non-Resident 165 55%
Youth/College Student 49
Resident 36 73%
Non-Resident 13 27%
Total # of Memberships 501
Total Resident 250 50%
Total Non-Resident 251 50%
Class Pass 4
The Westminster Family Fitness Center welcomed 25 new members in December.
Group Fitness Class Attendance:
Barre/TRX – 201
o
Circuit/Interval/Strength – 682
o
Group Power/Group Blast - 320
o
Cycle – 238
o
Pilates/Stability Ball - 186
o
Yoga - 403
o
Zumba/Pound - 181
o
Mobility Training – 47
o
Total Attendance: 2,258
12

[PAGE 22]
Public Works
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Total Flow 102.904 MGD
Average Daily Flow 3.319 MGD
Sludge (Integrated Agronomics) 420.6 wet tons
Septage Sludge 133.74 wet tons
• Continuation of the PureWater project. Conewago completed construction of the tank walls and
tested for water tightness (a couple minor leaks needed to be repaired), completed construction
of building footers, continued installation of yard piping (roughly 60% complete), and continued
rough-in work for both plumbing and electrical.
• HRI and their subcontractors have continued to struggle with the startup of the dryer, and its
various subsystems. The dryer has not been able to operate for more than 24 hours in any
consecutive period. This effort has required a large, time consuming involvement by Staff. There
is still no solution to the issues with odor control system and the activated carbon used to
neutralize odors.
• HRI’s subcontractors began replacing all of the installation on the dryer and associated ductwork
in effort to prevent the hotspot issues that have been occurring.
• HRI has continued to slowly work on miscellaneous punch list items throughout the project.
• Attended meetings, both in-person and via Teams for the PureWater project.
• Attended meetings, both in-person and via Teams for the ENR construction project.
• Performed over 4,000 laboratory analysis.
• Continued to cross train Ed McGillicuddy on the autoanalyzer for nutrient analysis in anticipation
of the plant chemist, Richard Yoder, retiring in February after 36 years of service.
• Chris Willliams left employment with the City to pursue other opportunities and Tyler Diaz began
employment.
• Had multiple VFD failures in the Denitrification Facility as well as issues with the automated
valves that control flow to the individual filters.
• Performed routine maintenance throughout the Plant. Completed semi-annual mixer and nitrate
recycle pump maintenance.
• Celebrated Christmas with the Plant staff and also with the City in its entirety.
Utility Maintenance
• Water leaks
1283 Fairway Drive X2 (Main)
o
74/76 Bond Street (Private)
o
549 Crossbridge Drive (Private)
o
• Sewer Blockages
641 N Chandler Drive (Private)
o
115 Hollow Rock Avenue (Private)
o
108 Ratem Drive (Private)
o
240 Lodestone Court (Private)
o
58 Westmoreland Street (Private)
o
840 Johahn Drive (Lateral)
o
13

[PAGE 23]
323 Meadow Creek Drive (Private)
o
410 Poole Road (Private)
o
140 Pennsylvania Avenue (Lateral)
o
• Fiber Drop Installation
194 E Main Street
o
70 Pennsylvania Avenue
o
123 S Center Street
o
Water Loss
Water Flushing 0.620 MG
Water Leaks 0.850 MG
Private Leaks 0.450 MG
Sewer Main Flushing 0.040 MG
Street Sweeper 0.010
Meter Exchanges 0.022
Sample & Pump Stations 0.124
Total Loss 2.116
• Regular maintenance
Televise and clean sewer mains
o
Sewer pumping stations
o
Booster stations and water storage stations
o
Leak detection
o
Equipment and vehicle maintenance
o
Quarterly meter reading, HWB
o
Miss Utility Markings
o
Fiber Drops
o
Hydrant flushing for WTP
o
Mass water meter change out /upgrade on the system
o
Street Department
• Grounds Maintenance section performed the following tasks:
Removed stumps at JC Park behind Field Lily Court
o
Removed dead tree at Uniontown Road Athletic Field
o
Cleaned trucks from salting operations
o
Manufactured Salt Brine
o
Removed fallen brush from multiple wind events
o
Performed landscape inspection at Royal Farms
o
• Building Maintenance section performed the following tasks.
Installed new One-Way Street sign at W. Green St and Kings Lane
o
Installed new Stop sign at Ridge Roa-d and Cunningham Lane
o
Replaced hot water heater at Community building
o
Assisted with camera installation at Wakefield Valley Pavillion
o
Closed and winterized JC Park.
o
14

[PAGE 24]
• Streets and Alleys section
Removed brush, metal, yard waste, and bulk trash
o
Transported materials to County landfill:
o
Street Baskets 1.86 tons
Bulk Trash 23.24 tons
Brush 8.9 tons
Yard Waste 10.58 tons
Leaf Removal 12.98 tons
Street Sweepings 1.61 tons
Metal 1.34 tons
Scheduled bulk trash collection
o
Set dumpsters for larger piles of bulk trash
o
Assisted with cleaning of City parking lots
o
• Street Maintenance Section
Reconstructed pedestrian bridge at Wakefield Valley Park
o
Seeded and mulched multiple areas after paving at Wakefield Valley Park
o
Removed and replaced a split rail fence at Juniper Court
o
Assisted with snow operations and fleet maintenance
o
Engineering
• HRI, Inc. (the general contractor for the ENR/Biosolids Upgrade Project) is working on the startup of
equipment and punch list items of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. GHD, the project engineer,
continued review of submittals and RFIs and Project Management/ Inspection.
• I & I phase 6 Guyer Bros. Providing CCTV and evaluation of sewer mains. Waiting for approved
permits from MDE/DNR.
• Wickersham Construction is working on the punch list items of Wakefield Valley Events Pavilion and
Community Building.
• SFMS, LLC construction is working on the reconstruction of ADA requirements.
• Shoreline Mechanical LLC. Is working on the installation of the HVAC Units at the WTP and 45 W.
Main Street Buildings.
• Conewago Construction is working on the construction of the PureWater Project.
15

[PAGE 25]
Water Plant
RAW WATER TO PLANT IN MG
RAW METER TOTAL 38.07835
RECYCLED WATER TOTAL 4.82925
% RECOVERED 12.682
CIP WASH WATER / MEMBRANE CELLS 0.15552
TOTAL 37.92283
RAW WATER SOURCES IN MG
HULL 4.617
CRANBERRY 33.30583
RAW RES 0
OTHER 0
TOTAL 37.92283
TREATED IN MG
FINISHED WATER FLOW METER 37.09090
STATION WATER 0.0334
TOTAL TREATED 37.05750
BACKWASH WATER / RECYCLE FILTERS 0.2115
DELIVERED TO SYSTEM 36.84600
WELLS IN CRANBERRY SYSTEM IN MG
WELL 3 2.097866
WELL 4 1.220015
WELL 5 6.34029
WELL 6 1.60916
WELL 7 4.496495
WELL 8 3.188078
WELL 9 & 10 3.142396
WELL 11 2.984523
WELL 12 7.408701
WELL 5 BACKWASH WATER 0.00389
WELL 7 BACKWASH WATER 0.33953
WELL 12 BACKWASH WATER 0.81176
TOTAL DELIVERED FROM WELLS IN MG 32.48752
TOTAL DELIVERED TO SYSTEM 69.333524
TOTAL DAILY AVERAGE 2.2365653
DAY OF MAXIMUM USAGE 26 2.37836
RAINFALL 1.85
• Hours operated = 744
• Raw Reservoir level = 21.5 feet
16

[PAGE 26]
Wakefield Well System
Well 1 2.8384 MG
Well 2 2.926194 MG
Total Delivered to System 5.764594 MG
Filter Backwash 0.00477 MG
Daily Average 0.1859546 MG
Day of Maximum Usage – 24 0.294639 MG
• Other tasks included:
Performed routine maintenance at the wells and Water Treatment Plant
o
Collected 83 distribution compliance samples between the Cranberry and Wakefield Water
o
Systems.
Performed 310 process control checks at 10 Wells.
o
Performed 372 process control checks at the Cranberry Water Treatment Plant
o
Completed monthly operating reports for the Cranberry and Wakefield Systems
o
Hired new 3rd Shift Operator
o
17

[PAGE 27]
MA
Consent Agenda: PWA A-1177, 2 Black Oak Lane
To: Mayor and Common Council
From: Mark A. Depo, Director of Community Planning & Development
Cc: Sara Imhulse, City Administrator
Ramsey Whitworth, City Attorney
Meeting Date: February 9, 2026
Re: Approval of Public Works Agreement A-1177, for new connections to the City’s
public water service and sanitary sewer service at 2 Black Oak Lane, Westminster,
Maryland 21157 to construct one single-family detached dwelling unit.
The Department of Community Planning and Development (DCPD) and Department of Public
Works (DPW) is requesting that the Mayor and Common Council approve of Public Works
Agreement No. A-1177. [Attachment 1]
BACKGROUND
On March 24, 2008, the Mayor and Common Council conditionally approved Good Cause Waiver
(GCW) 07-06 for one single-family dwelling unit at 2 Black Oak Lane. [Attachment 2] Of the
four conditions of approval, three have been met. The applicant must still submit an Irrevocable
Consent to Annexation (GCW 07-06 Condition 2.), which must be completed prior to granting use
and occupancy for the Use and Occupancy being granted for the single-family detached dwelling.
2 Black Oak Lane is located outside City of Westminster limits but inside the water and sewer
service area and is not currently contiguous to the City. David and Vanessa Schlossberg, the
property Owners, has hired Bonton Builders, the Developer, to install new connections to the
City’s public water service and sanitary sewer service at the main lines in the Gist Road right-of-
way for the proposed single-family detached dwelling.
The property Owners, Developer, and City have finalized the associated PWA A-1177 based on
cost estimates provided by the Developer and further outlined in the City surety letter.
[Attachments 3 and 4] The property owner and builder have requested that the documents be
approved in the form presented. The City Attorney has reviewed PWA A-1177.
If the Mayor and Common Council approve PWA A-1177, the Mayor and appropriate City staff
will sign the agreement, and the agreement will be recorded and kept on file in the City Clerk’s
Office.

[PAGE 28]
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend Mayor and Common Council approve Public Works Agreement A-1177 for the
water and sewer connection, as described in the staff report, at 2 Black Oak Lane, Westminster,
Maryland.
ATTACHMENT
1. Public Works Agreement A-1177, 2 Black Oak Lane
2. Good Cause Waiver 07-06
3. Cost Estimates, 2 Black Oak Lane (PWA A-1177 Exhibit A)
4. Surety Letter, 2 Black Oak Lane

[PAGE 29]
ATTACHMENT 1
PWA A-1177
PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT
CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND
AGREEMENT NO. A – 1177
APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SANITARY SEWER AND WATER CONNECTIONS
2 Black Oak Lane
Location: 2 Black Oak Lane
Westminster, MD 21157
Tax ID #07-145489
Owner: David and Vanessa Schlossberg
248 Sheepskin Drive
Westminster, MD 21157
THIS AGREEMENT is made this ___ day of ___________, 2026, by and between The
Mayor and Common Council of Westminster (the “City”), a municipal corporation of the State
of Maryland, David and Vanessa Schlossberg (the “Owners”), and Bon Ton Builders Inc. (the
“Developer”); and
WHEREAS, the Owner owns a parcel of land situated within Carroll County and outside
the corporate boundaries of the City located at 2 Black Oak Lane, Westminster, Maryland 21157,

[PAGE 30]
comprising of 0.6502 acres, and zoned “R-20,000 Residence District” (the “Property”). The Owner
proposes to develop a residential dwelling on the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Owner proposes to install new connections to the City’s public water and
sanitary sewer mains located within Gist Road (the “Project”), in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Chapter 124 and Chapter 160 of the City Code, to develop one residential dwelling
unit; and
WHEREAS, the Owner and the Developer have agreed that the Developer will undertake
or assume responsibility for construction and completion of the improvements required under this
Public Works Agreement and will provide the associated performance, payment and maintenance
bonds to the City;
WHEREAS, the City of Westminster Department of Public Works has reviewed and
preliminarily accepted the proposed work location in Gist Road associated with the Project; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2024, the Mayor and Common Council approved Good Cause
Waiver Applications GCW 24-02, for one residential dwelling unit; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2024, the City of Westminster Department of Community
Planning and Development tentatively approved Water and Sewer Allocation applications WSA
24-13, for one residential dwelling unit; and
WHEREAS, prior to the issuance of any building permits for the Project, the City requires
that evidence of financial responsibility in the form of a performance bond or irrevocable letter of
credit be furnished by the Developer to guarantee completion of those site improvements described
above and in Paragraph 2 hereof and such off-site improvements as may be required by the City,
in order to protect the City and the residents thereof from the costs of failure to complete in the
required manner the necessary public improvements; and
PWA A-1177 2 of 13

[PAGE 31]
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions for the
completion of all required site improvements for the work described above and in Paragraph 2
hereof and outlined in the “Proposal/Quote” from PlumbingWurx, LLC, attached hereto as Exhibit
A;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual undertakings,
agreements and covenants herein expressed, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. The Recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by this reference and are made a
part of this Agreement.
2. The Developer has obtained a contractor’s “Proposal/Quote” from PlumbingWurx,
LLC, including a description and construction estimate of the Project which it has submitted to the
City for its review and approval. This construction estimate must be approved prior to issuance of
any building permits. If required by the City, Traffic control and Maintenance of Traffic (“MOT”)
shall be provided in connection with the Project. All work is to be installed per City-approved
plans and specifications and the City Code. Any asphalt patch is to meet City specifications and
must be approved by the City. The Developer shall install a new water lateral service from the
existing water main to the property line and install a curb stop at the property line. Electronic as
built details shall be submitted to the City Inspector for approval.
3. The Developer shall furnish, prior to permit issuance, standard corporate performance
and payment bonds in a form approved by City, or irrevocable letters of credit, in the amount of
110% of the full contract price for the cost of required clearing, demolition, stakeout, City water
connection, City sanitary sewer connection, roadwork, concrete work, stormwater management,
paving, lighting, and landscaping, and any other required facilities as a guarantee for the
satisfactory and timely completion of the work contemplated by this Agreement. The City may, in
PWA A-1177 3 of 13

[PAGE 32]
its discretion, permit the bond or irrevocable letter of credit to be reduced in proportion to the
amount of the work completed, at 50% and 80% of completion. If an irrevocable letter of credit is
posted by the Developer, it shall contain the following language in addition to all other language
and requirements deemed appropriate by the City:
It is a condition of this Irrevocable Letter of Credit that it shall be deemed
automatically extended without amendment for one (1) year from the present
or any future expiration date unless sixty (60) days prior to such expiration
date you are notified by registered letter that the City of Westminster elects to
release this Letter of Credit for any such additional period.
4. In the event the Developer fails to construct the required improvements herein in
accordance with the above described plans and specifications, and as set forth in detail in Ex. A,
or fails to convey the required right-of-way for public roads, stormwater management facilities,
water facilities and sanitary sewer facilities therein, and/or required easements for public facilities,
or fails to commence appropriate and effective corrective action within the time periods set forth
in Paragraph 5 hereof after written notification by the City of non-compliance with any pertinent
requirements during the construction of said improvements, or otherwise fails to perform its
obligations under this Agreement, the City shall have the right to call or draw upon the security
posted pursuant to Paragraph 3 hereof. The City shall have the right to refuse to accept or to
maintain said public improvements until the same are fully completed by the Developer, or at its
option, to accept and record deeds for the easements and/or rights-of-way described by the related
plats and enter into and upon the same for the purpose of constructing or repairing the required
improvements.
5. If the Developer has posted bonds as the security required by Paragraph 3 hereof, in
the event of default by the Developer in performance of its obligations under this Agreement, the
City shall give notice in writing to the Owner and Developer and to the issuer of the security posted
PWA A-1177 4 of 13

[PAGE 33]
pursuant to Paragraph 3 hereof, of such default. Subject to the last sentence of this Paragraph, in
the event that such default has not been cured by the Developer within fifteen (15) days after
receipt of such written notice, the City shall give the Surety written notification of said default,
and the Surety shall, within thirty (30) days of such notice, elect in writing: (a) to complete the
required public improvements in conformance with the original plans and specifications within
such a reasonable period as the City may specify; or (b) indemnify the City against loss or expense
arising out of the failure of the Developer to complete said improvements as required by the terms
of this Agreement. If the Surety fails to take the required corrective action within thirty (30) days
of the foregoing election, any construction or conveyance privileges granted to the Owner and
Developer for the improvements guaranteed by this Agreement may be suspended by the City
pending completion of the required improvements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as the
Developer has commenced to cure and is diligently proceeding to cure a non-monetary default, the
period within which such default may be cured shall be extended in the City’s discretion for such
period as may be reasonably necessary to complete the cure in the exercise of due diligence.
If the Developer has posted irrevocable letters of credit as the security required by
Paragraph 3 hereof, in the event of default by the Developer in performance of its obligations under
this Agreement, the City shall give notice in writing to the Owner and Developer of such default.
Subject to the last sentence of this Paragraph, in the event that such default has not been cured by
the Developer within fifteen (15) days after receipt of such written notice, the City shall give the
Developer written notification of the failure to cure and the Developer shall cease any construction
or conveyance activities for the improvements guaranteed by this Agreement. After giving such
notice, the City may, through a contractor or otherwise, undertake to remedy the default or failure
by drawing upon the letter of credit. Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as the Developer has
commenced to cure and is diligently proceeding to cure a non-monetary default, the period within
PWA A-1177 5 of 13

[PAGE 34]
which such default may be cured shall be extended in the City’s discretion for such period as may
be reasonably necessary to complete the cure in the exercise of due diligence.
6. The City, in addition to any recovery under the guarantee or security, shall have the
right to maintain an action against the Owner and Developer for such additional costs or damages
as may be incurred to properly complete the required improvements herein described and in
accordance with applicable plans and specifications, as described in detail in Ex. A.
7. All right, title and interest in and to all applicable drainage and utility easements,
public streets and public roadways, and all public improvements located therein, including but not
limited to, water mains and laterals, sewer mains and laterals, storm drain lines, storm water
management facilities, and all related accessories and appurtenances of any of the foregoing are to
be conveyed by the Owner or its successors or assigns to the City when completed to the City’s
satisfaction and, in the event all or any part of the Project is transferred to another person or entity
prior to acceptance of conveyance of said facilities to the City, the Owner must reserve said
facilities to itself for conveyance to the City or must require its successors or assigns, by deed
restriction or other method satisfactory to the City, to convey the facilities to the City when
completed to the City’s satisfaction.
8. The Developer shall reimburse the City for all costs incurred by the City in connection
with the inspection of those facilities to be taken over by City, the construction cost for work
performed by request of the Developer by letter, and the fees of consultants, including legal,
engineering and other appropriate professionals, employed by City to review contract documents,
perform tests and observe construction of items to be conveyed to City. The Developer will be
assessed a fee of 4.5% of the value of those public works and related improvements for
construction inspection by the City for this project. The Developer agrees to pay this fee before
the City approves any building permit.
PWA A-1177 6 of 13

[PAGE 35]
9. The Developer shall incorporate sediment and erosion control facilities, if required, as
approved by the City and the Soil Conservation District, in the development of the Project and
shall construct and maintain said facilities until such time as the City and the Soil Conservation
District notify the Developer in writing that those facilities are no longer required, at which time
those facilities no longer required shall be removed by the Developer and the land returned to a
condition acceptable to the City. The Developer’s performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit
issued pursuant to Paragraph 3 hereof shall include an amount sufficient to cover the cost of erosion
and sedimentation control facilities.
10. The Owner, upon application for building permits, shall make payment to the City for
all Benefit Assessment and related charges resulting from the approved work pertaining to the
Project in accordance with the Charter and Code of Laws and the Utility Fee Ordinance. The
Developer shall install all water and sanitary sewer service laterals when required as a part of the
extension of the water and sanitary sewer mains resulting from the approved plats, plans and
specifications, pertaining to the Owner’s Property. For each lateral that is extended as part of the
initial contract by the Developer, the Owner shall be exempted from the connection charges that
would ordinarily be imposed by the City to install a connection in accordance with the Charter and
Code of Laws and the Utility Fee Ordinance for connections installed by the Developer at its own
cost; however, the Owner or Developer shall pay the invoiced cost of all required water meters,
which the City will furnish for installation by the Developer in accordance with the Charter and
Code of Laws and the Utility Fee Ordinance.
11. The Owner and Developer acknowledge that the City has entered a Consent Order
dated April 3, 2007, with the Maryland Department of the Environment and that the City has
subsequently adopted a Water and Sewer Allocation Policy. The City will provide water and
PWA A-1177 7 of 13

[PAGE 36]
sewerage service to the Project in accordance with said Water and Sewer Allocation Policy and
any amendments thereto, together with the City’s laws and regulations relating to such water
service and sewerage service, and the Owner and Developer accept and agree to the terms of said
Water and Sewer Allocation Policy, and any amendments thereto.
12. Any contractor engaged by the Owner and Developer for the performance of any work
in connection with any facilities intended hereunder to be accepted by the City shall be subject to
the City’s approval and said contractors shall be subject to any prequalification standards which
may be in existence, adopted, or hereafter adopted or modified as being in the best interests of the
City. The City shall have the right to review all contractors and awards for such work.
13. Should the Developer not begin construction of the Project within two (2) years of the
date of execution of this Agreement, this Agreement shall expire, and a new Agreement shall be
executed incorporating any changes, increased guarantees, or conditions as may be required by
City.
14. The Owner shall submit to the City, for informational purposes only, if required by
the City, exterior design elevations and samples of exterior building materials prior to the issuance
of building permits.
15. The Owner and Developer shall abide by all City and/or County codes in effect
relating to the Project. In the event a conflict arises between Codes, the City shall determine which
Code shall apply.
16. The Developer shall assign an English-speaking Project superintendent, who must be
on site at all times while work is progressing and who will be responsible for coordination of all
work and provide liaison with City representatives. The Developer shall notify the City of the
name of such superintendent in writing.
17. The Owner and Developer shall hold the City harmless and defend and indemnify it
PWA A-1177 8 of 13

[PAGE 37]
from any claims arising from the operations of the Owner and/or Developer, their employees,
contractors, subcontractors, and agents.
18. The Developer shall provide a maintenance bond prior to the City accepting any public
facilities in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the construction cost of said facilities. The bond
must be executed by a Surety satisfactory to the City and shall be effective for a one-year period
from the date of acceptance of the improvements by the City. In the event the Developer fails to
re-execute, correct or repair any work performed in connection with said public improvements that
may be found within the one-year maintenance period to be improper or imperfect as a result of:
(a) substandard material or workmanship, (b) failure of materials or workmanship, or (c) otherwise
fails to fulfill the terms of the plans and specifications set forth in Ex. A, and the Developer fails
or is unable to commence to correct and diligently complete such work after 30 days’ notice from
the City, then the City may purchase materials, tools and equipment, employ labor, and/or enter a
contract as required to perform the necessary corrective work covered in the guarantee. All costs
and expenses incurred thereby by the City shall be charged against the maintenance bond. In
addition to any recovery under the bond, the City shall also have the right to initiate and maintain
an action against the Owner and Developer for such additional costs as may be incurred in order
to complete the required improvements herein described in accordance with the applicable plans
and specifications set forth in Ex. A.
19. This Agreement and the Owner’s and Developer’s rights and obligations thereunder,
may not be assigned or transferred by the Owner or Developer, except to an entity of financial
standing reasonably sufficient to fulfill the obligations of the Owner and Developer under this
Agreement, upon the written consent of the City. Upon written approval by the City of such
assignment or transfer, the Owner and Developer shall have no further liability or obligation
hereunder other than that which may have existed prior to the effective date of the assignment or
PWA A-1177 9 of 13

[PAGE 38]
transfer.
20. The City retains the absolute right to withhold its approval both of buildings and of
use and occupancy permits for the Project if the Owner or Developer fail to perform the
requirements specified in this Agreement including, but not limited to, payment of all applicable
invoices, maintenance of surety and other related requirements, or fail to protect the health, safety
and welfare of the City and its residents as determined by the City.
21. The Developer shall complete its work hereunder in accordance with the approved
plans and conditions as determined by the Director of Community Planning and Development.
22. Upon completion of the Project and prior to issuance of use and occupancy permits, if
determined to be necessary by the City, the Owner and the City shall enter into and record among
the Land Records of Carroll County a Stormwater Management Easement and Maintenance
Agreement, which shall provide for the perpetual maintenance of storm water management
facilities and appurtenant devices to be constructed in accordance with all applicable requirements
of Chapter 136 of the Westminster City Code entitled “Stormwater Management.” The Owner
may assign or transfer its rights and obligations under the Stormwater Management Inspection and
Maintenance Agreement to any person, firm or corporation of financial standing sufficient to fulfill
its obligations upon the City’s written approval. The City shall review and approve all documents
necessary to effect the assignment or transfer prior to approving any such arrangement.
23. The Owner and Developer shall be primarily obligated for the fulfillment of the
requirements of this Agreement; however, if the Owner or Developer fail to comply with any of
the terms, conditions and responsibilities contained herein, that shall not relieve the Owner or
Developer from fulfilling those obligations as specified herein. The Owner and Developer shall
cooperate with the City in allowing all or any portion of defective, deficient or unconstructed
PWA A-1177 10 of 13

[PAGE 39]
improvements to be completed using the surety provided herewith.
24. This document constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties. This Agreement
may only be modified or changed by a written amendment signed by both parties, it being
expressly understood that no verbal notices or agreements shall be effective to alter the terms
hereof.
25. Notice to the City regarding this PWA shall be sent to the Director of Public Works at
45 W. Main Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157. Notices to the Owner shall be sent to David
and Vanessa Schlossberg, 248 Sheepskin Drive, Westminster, MD 21157 and notices to the
Developer shall be sent to Bon Ton Builders Inc., c/o Tony Forbes, President, 1060 Baltimore
Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania 17331.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the Owner have caused this instrument to be
duly executed under seal.
OWNERS: DAVID AND VANESSA
SCHLOSSBERG
____________________________________(Seal)
David Schlossberg
____________________________________(Seal)
Vanessa Schlossberg
STATE OF MARYLAND
COUNTY OF _______________
On this ____ day of _______________, _____, before me, a Notary Public of the State of
Maryland, in and for Carroll County aforesaid, the undersigned officer, personally appeared, who
acknowledged himself to be David Schlossberg and that he, being authorized to do so, executed
and acknowledged the foregoing instrument on behalf of said entity in his or her capacity therein
stated.
PWA A-1177 11 of 13

[PAGE 40]
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and Official Seal.
_______________________________
Notary Public
My Commission expires:
STATE OF MARYLAND
COUNTY OF _______________
On this ____ day of _______________, _____, before me, a Notary Public of the State of
Maryland, in and for Carroll County aforesaid, the undersigned officer, personally appeared, who
acknowledged herself to be the Vanessa Schlossberg and that she, being authorized to do so,
executed and acknowledged the foregoing instrument on behalf of said entity in his or her capacity
therein stated.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and Official Seal.
_______________________________
Notary Public
My Commission expires:
DEVELOPER: BON TON BUILDERS INC.
____________________________________(Seal)
Tony Forbes, President
STATE OF MARYLAND
COUNTY OF _______________
On this ____ day of _______________, _____, before me, a Notary Public of the State of
Maryland, in and for Carroll County aforesaid, the undersigned officer, personally appeared, who
acknowledged himself to be Tony Forbes, President and Owner of Bon Ton Builders Inc. and that
he, being authorized to do so, executed and acknowledged the foregoing instrument on behalf of
said entity in his or her capacity therein stated.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and Official Seal.
_______________________________
Notary Public
My Commission expires:
PWA A-1177 12 of 13

[PAGE 41]
ATTEST: THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF
WESTMINSTER
______________________________ ____________________________________(Seal)
Douglass Barber, City Clerk Dr. Mona Becker, Mayor
Recommended for Approval: Recommended for Approval:
______________________________ ____________________________________
Mark Depo, Director Sara Imhulse, City Administrator and
Community Planning and Development Interim Director of Public Works
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
this ____ day of _____________________, 2026
Ramsay M. Whitworth, Esq., City Attorney
PWA A-1177 13 of 13

[PAGE 42]
ATTACHMENT 2
PWA A-1177
CITY OF WE TMIN TER TELEPHO 'E
P.O. Box 710 Loe-al (4 I OJ iH 9000
Baltimore Lme (41 OJ 876-131 :J
Westmin ter. Maryl .. ml 21158
\\\:b:silt'. WW\\ \\.r,11.(m'.l'om
April I. 2008
Cynthia Bell
849 Gist Road
Westmin ter, Maryland 21157
Re: 100d Cause Waiver No. 07 -6
Map 46 Parcel 1611 -Black Oak Lane
D(!ar M •. Bell:
On March 24, 2008, The Mayor and Common Council of We tminster conditionally
approved Good Cause Waiver o. 07 - 6 to allow the ex ten ion of public water and sewer
service to the above-referenced parcel. The condition of your approval are as follows:
1. The Applicant pays all associated fee .
2. The Applicant execute an Intent to Annex Agreement with the Cit} of We ·tminster.
3. The Applicant understands that the City accepts no easements by granting the Good
Cau e Wai\.er. The applicant accepts all financial responsibility for the engineering.
installation. and maintenance of infrastructure necessary to connect to the Cit}· •
sy tern.
4. An application for water allocation is submitted and approved.
Please find enclosed an Irrevocable Declaration of Intent to Request Anne ation
agreement for the property listed on the above-referenced Good Cause Waiver application. Thi
form must be signed, notarized, and returned before the propert) can be connected to the City's
water and sewer systems. in accordance with the conditional approval of the Good Cause Waiver
by The Mayor and Common Council. A copy of the Water Allocation application i also
included. This will need to be approved by the City of Westmin ter before any building permit
is i sued.
Please return the signed form ro th� Department of Planning. P.O. Box 7 I 0,
Westminster, MD 21158. You will receive a copy of the form by mail when all parties have
signed the document. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at
(410) 848 - 436
Sincerely yours,
Matthew B. Davis. ICP
Manager of Planning and Development

[PAGE 43]
ATTACHMENT 3
PWA A-1177
ESTIMATE #1606-1
PlumbingWurx
SERVICE DATE Sep 21, 2025
(f) TOTAL $78,040.00
ElectricWurx
Plumbingwurx, LLC dba ElectricWurx
CONTACT US
Brad Dull
1060 Baltimore Street 1044 Virginia Ave
Hanover, PA 17331 Hagerstown, MD 21740
(717) 637-4136
(301)264-7577
brad@bontonbuilders.com
plumbingwurx@gmail.com
ESTIMATE
NOTES 1.0 $0.00 $0.00
Run water and sewer from Gist Rd across the street and terminate it at the meter provided by city/ township/or others. Looks as is the water and
sewer is on the other side of Gist Rd in the grassy area. This means we would need to have flaggers, and rd closesures one lane at a time .
Estimate is for us to do everylhing from flagging, rd work, excavation , pipe saddles and tie ins at street,backfill, rd plates, rd repair, pipe laying
and backfill. Pipes will stop within 1O ft of the road. The city of Westminster is requiring SOR 35 sewer pipe, and a 2in copper water line . Piping
will be tested and inspected before backfilling . Price EXCLUDES any rock removal, any unforeseen utilities or obstacles not known or
unforeseen circumstances that we cannot control. Price is only to get it to the other side of the rd , others are to connect and take it to the
house. We are not responsible for any pumps needed for not enough grade on sewer or water pumps for needed flow or pressure. Work will not
be able to be completed until at least the middle of March due to blacktop plants closing down after Thanksgiving. Payment to be as follows 1/3
due upon signing, 1/3 due upon starting, balance due upon completion.
T70021 1.0 $77,040.00 $77,040.00
Miscellaneous
T10022 1.0 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Permits ( piping inspection, rd work permits )
Services subtotal: $78,040.00
Subtotal $78,040.00
Total $78,040.00
ReturneqI checks are subject to a service charge of $15.
�
-:-:. ...... ..
Plumbingwurx http://www.plumbingwurxllc.com 1 of 1
/

[PAGE 44]
ATTACHMENT 4
CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND PWA A-1177
www.westminstermd.gov
Community Planning and Development
45 West Main Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
planning@westminstermd.gov
December 18, 2025
Bon Ton Builders Inc.,
c/o Tony Forbes, President/Owner
1060 Baltimore Street
Hanover, Pennsylvania 17331
tf@bontonbuilders.com
VIA EMAIL
RE: SURETY LETTER, 2 BLACK OAK LANE (County File # R0-25-1090)
Based on my review of the requirements of the Public Works Agreement (PWA) No. A-1177
and the information provided for the above-mentioned project at 2 Black Oak Lane, Westminster,
Maryland 21157, the amount of the performance surety and the amount of the maintenance surety
are hereby set at $84,744.00 and $7,704.00, respectively. These amounts are established as
follows:
Description of Work Cost
Water/Sewer Service Connection* $77,040.00
Total: $77,040.00
110% Performance Surety: $84,744.00
10% Maintenance Surety: $7,704.00
The performance surety and the maintenance surety are separate sureties, with the maintenance
surety provided prior to City acceptance of the improvements and effective for a one-year period
from the date of acceptance of the improvements by the City. Reduction in the amount of surety
must be made in accordance with the Bond Release Packet, forwarded to the following:
City of Westminster
Department of Public Works
Attn: Mark Depo
45 West Main Street
Westminster, MD 21157
PWA A-1177 Surety Letter
December 18, 2025
Page 1 of 2

[PAGE 45]
* Indicates a Public Works inspection is required. A 4.5% Construction Inspection Fee of
$3,466.80 ($77,040.00 @ 4.5%) shall be paid to the City of Westminster prior to issuance of
building permits and initiation of construction. Prior to the start of any work, a pre-construction
meeting shall be scheduled with the Utility Maintenance Department at 410-848-9565.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any comments or concerns at (410) 848-9000.
Respectfully,
Mark A. Depo
Director of Community Planning and Development
cc: David and Vanessa Schlossberg, 248 Sheepskin Drive, Westminster, MD 21157 (Property Owner –
via email)
Andrea Gerhard, Senior Planner, Community Planning and Development (via email)
PWA A-1177 Surety Letter
December 18, 2025
Page 2 of 2

[PAGE 46]
Resolution No. 26-03, M&CC Introduction
To: Mayor and Common Council
From: Mark A. Depo, Director of Community Planning & Development
Meeting Date: February 9, 2026
Re: Introduction of Annexation Resolution No. 26-03 (Annexation No. 72), Patamy,
LLC Petition for Annexation to enlarge the corporate boundaries of the City of
Westminster by annexing into the City certain property containing ± 2.9443
acres, contiguous to and adjoining to the City’s existing corporate boundaries,
consisting of real property located at 10 Sullivan Road, Westminster, Maryland
21157, also identified as Tax Account Number 07-048408, Map 0039, Grid 0013,
Parcel 0752 and comprising of ± 1.4983 acres and ± 1.446 acres of right-of-way
containing a portion of College View Boulevard (Maryland Route 140/Maryland
Route 97), belonging to the Maryland Department of Transportation State
Highway Administration.
Patamy, LLC (“Petitioner”) is requesting that the Mayor and Common Council annex certain property
into the corporate limits of the City. As is more fully explained below, in accordance with State law,
Annexation Resolution No. 26-03 (Annexation No. 72) initiates the annexation process. [Attachment
1]
BACKGROUND
Annexation
The Mayor and Common Council may enlarge the boundaries of the City of Westminster (the “City”)
as provided in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Local Gov’t, Division II. Municipalities, Title 4. In
General, Subtitle 4. Annexation, § 4-401. A municipality may annex only land that (1) is contiguous
to and adjoining the existing boundaries of the municipality; and (2) does not create an unincorporated
area that is bounded on all sides by: (i) real property presently in the boundaries of the municipality;
(ii) real property proposed to be in the boundaries of the municipality as a result of the proposed
annexation; or (iii) any combination of real property described in item (i) or (ii) of this item.
Pursuant to MD Code, Local Gov’t (“LG”), Div. II, Title 4, Subtitle 4., § 4-402, “An annexation
proposal may be initiated by: (1) the legislative body of the municipality as provided in § 4-403 of
this subtitle; or (2) a petition in accordance with § 4-404 of this subtitle.” LG § 4-404, “Proposal for
annexation – Initiation by petition,” provides:
(a) Subject to § 4-413 of this subtitle, an annexation petition shall be signed by:
(1) at least 25% of the registered voters who are residents in the area to be annexed; and
(2) the owners of at least 25% of the assessed valuation of the real property in the area to
be annexed.

[PAGE 47]
(b) After an annexation petition is presented to the legislative body of a municipality, the
presiding officer of the legislative body shall verify:
(1) the signatures on the petition; and
(2) that the petition meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
(1) After verifying compliance with the requirements of this section, the presiding officer
of the legislative body promptly shall cause a resolution proposing the change of
boundaries as requested by the petition to be introduced in the legislative body.
(2) The annexation resolution shall conform to the form and content requirements of this
subtitle.
Pursuant to MD Code, LG, Div. II, Title 4, Subtitle 4., § 4-415(a), “In addition to, but not as part of,
an annexation resolution, the legislative body of the municipality shall adopt an annexation plan for
the area to be annexed. [Attachment 2]
Pursuant to MD Code, LG, Div. II, Title 4, Subtitle 4., § 4-415(c), “… for annexation that begins on
or after October 1, 2009, the annexation plan shall be consistent with the municipal growth element
of the comprehensive plan of the municipality.”
Pursuant to MD Code, LG, Div. II, Title 4, Subtitle 4., § 4-415(f), “At least 30 days before the public
hearing on an annexation resolution required under § 4-406 of this subtitle, a copy of the annexation
plan shall be provided to:
(1) the governing body of any county in which the municipality is located;
(2) the Department of Planning; and
(3) any regional or State planning agency with jurisdiction in the county.”
Pursuant to MD Code, LG, Div. II, Title 4, Subtitle 4., § 4-415(g)(1), “The annexation plan shall be
open to public review and discussion at the public hearing on the annexation resolution.” As such, we
have consistently included the annexation plan and annexation plan resolution as part of the
annexation resolution public hearing.
Annexation Petition
The Petitioner seeks the annexation of real property containing approximately ± 1.4983 acres located
at 10 Sullivan Road, Westminster, Maryland 21157 and further identified as tax account number 07-
048408, Map 0039, Grid 0013, Parcel 0752 (the “Property”) and ± 1.446 acres of right-of-way
containing a portion of College View Boulevard (Maryland Route 140/Maryland Route 97),
belonging to the State Highway Administration (“SHA right-of-way”), into the corporate boundaries
of the City. [Attachment 3] The Property and the SHA right-of-way collectively comprise of ±
2.9443 acres, the Annexation Area. The Petitioner is the owner of the Property. The City has verified
the signatures on the petition in accordance with § 4-404(a) and § 4-404(b).
Mayor and Common Council
Introduction of Annex. Resolution No. 26-03
February 9, 2026
Page 2 of 5

[PAGE 48]
The annexation area is zoned “C-2 Commercial Medium Intensity District” under the zoning laws of
Carroll County. The Petitioners are requesting that the Property be zoned “B Business Zone” under
the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Development in the “C-2 Commercial Medium Intensity District” is
substantially similar to development in the “B Business Zone”.
= Annexation Area
City Boundary
The Petitioner, as the Owner of the Property, and the City entered an Annexation Agreement that
outlined certain obligations of both the City and the Owner prior to the annexation of the Property.
On December 11, 2023, the Mayor and Common Council approved the Annexation Agreement.
[Attachment 4]. The Annexation Agreement, dated July 12, 2021, was recorded among the Land
Records of Carroll County in Book H.D. No. 10375, Page 154. In general, the Annexation Agreement
allows the Owner to obtain the additional water necessary, approximately 1,332 gallon of water per
day (GPD), to allow the Owner to construct and operate a convenience store and gas pumps at the
Property, subject to: 1) compliance with the City’s Development Design Preferences, Landscape
Manual, and the City’s regulations relating to the B-Business Zone and 2) complying with the City’s
regulations relating to signage; and 3) annexation of the Property.
The Petitioner is currently constructing a Sheetz convenience store and gas pumps at the Property.
“General retail or general service, between 10,000 and 60,000 square feet” and “Fuel station” are
permitted uses in Carroll County’s “C-2 Commercial Medium Intensity District.” “Automobile
service stations, subject to the provisions of § 164-149” is a special exception use in the City’s “B
Business Zone.”
Mayor and Common Council
Introduction of Annex. Resolution No. 26-03
February 9, 2026
Page 3 of 5

[PAGE 49]
Pursuant to the Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan and the City of Westminster and Carroll
County Agreement, “for property contiguous to the corporate limits, the owner must initiate
annexation of the property into the City for the property to be served. If the property does not meet
the test for annexation, the owner must file a Good Cause Waiver application with the City.” Pursuant
to City Water and Sewer Allocation Policy Section I., Water Allocations, Subsection D., Annexations,
“owners of properties located outside the City limits but inside the water service area that are eligible
for annexation under State law who desire to connect to the City’s public water system or require
additional allocation must be annexed into the City to be eligible to apply for water allocation.”
Pursuant to City Water and Sewer Allocation Policy Section II., Sewer Allocations, Subsection E.,
Annexations, “owners of properties located outside the City and inside the sewer service area that are
eligible for annexation under State law who desire to connect to the City’s public sewer system or
require additional sewer allocation must be annexed into the City to be eligible to apply for sewer
allocation.”
The Property is located outside the City limits but inside the water service area and sewer service area
and is eligible for annexation under State law. The Property is currently being served by public water
and sewer.
ANNEXATION PETITION
The annexation petition submitted by the Petitioner meets the requirements for annexation under State
law as described above. The petition has been signed by or submitted with the consent of the owners
of 100% of the assessed valuation of the real property in the annexation area and there are no persons
residing within the annexation area. The Property is contiguous to and adjoining the existing
boundaries of the City. Annexation of the Property will not create an enclave of unincorporated land
within the City’s boundaries.
PROCESS
Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 164-6, “Zoning of Annexed Lands”, “Whenever a joint petition
for annexation and zoning is filed with the City and there shall be introduced before the Mayor and
[Common] Council a resolution to enlarge the corporate boundaries of the City in accordance with
the requirements of applicable law, the Mayor and Council shall also consider, as appropriate, an
application for a local or sectional Zoning Map amendment for the territory proposed to be
incorporated into the City by the resolution.” Following introduction of the annexation petition and
resolution to the Mayor and Common Council, the resolution will be forwarded to the Carroll County
and Maryland Department of Planning for its information and comment and to the City’s Planning
Commission for its recommendation.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the Mayor and Common Council introduce Resolution No. 26-03 for Annexation
No. 72, allowing the annexation process to begin.
Mayor and Common Council
Introduction of Annex. Resolution No. 26-03
February 9, 2026
Page 4 of 5

[PAGE 50]
ATTACHMENTS
1. Annexation Resolution No. 26-03
2. Annexation Plan
3. Annexation Petition
4. Annexation Agreement
cc: Sara Imhulse, City Administrator
Ramsay M. Whitworth, Esq., City Attorney
Mayor and Common Council
Introduction of Annex. Resolution No. 26-03
February 9, 2026
Page 5 of 5

[PAGE 51]
ATTACHMENT 1
Annex. Res. 26-03
RESOLUTION NO. 26-03
ENLARGING THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF
THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER BY ANNEXING INTO THE CITY
CERTAIN PROPERTY CONTAINING ± 2.9443 ACRES,
CONTIGUOUS AND ADJOINING TO THE CITY’S EXISTING
CORPORATE BOUNDARIES, CONSISTING OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 10 SULLIVAN ROAD, WESTMINSTER,
MARYLAND 21157, ALSO IDENTIFIED AS TAX ACCOUNT
NUMBER 07-048408, MAP 0039, GRID 0013, PARCEL 0752 AND
COMPRISING OF ± 1.4983 ACRES AND ± 1.446 ACRES OF RIGHT-
OF-WAY CONTAINING A PORTION OF COLLEGE VIEW
BOULEVARD (MARYLAND ROUTE 140/MARYLAND ROUTE 97),
BELONGING TO THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION.
(Annexation No. 72)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Local Government Article, Title 4, Subtitle 4 of the Annotated
Code of Maryland, and §164-6 of the Code of the City of Westminster, the Mayor and Common
Council of Westminster (the “City”) is vested with the authority and discretion to enlarge the
corporate boundaries of the City; and
WHEREAS, Patamy, LLC, (“Petitioner”) is the owner of certain real property located at
10 Sullivan Road, Westminster, Maryland 21157 identified as Tax Account Number 07-048408,
Map 0039, Grid 0013, Parcel 0752 (the “Property”) by virtue of a Deed dated January 15, 2025,
recorded in the Land records of Carroll County at Liber 11403, Folio 354, containing ± 1.4983
acres and zoned “C-2 Commercial Medium Intensity District” under the zoning laws of Carroll
County; and
WHEREAS, Petitioner wishes to have the Property annexed into the City’s boundaries;
and
WHEREAS, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration
(“SHA”) owns certain real property containing a portion of the roadbed for College View
1 of 4

[PAGE 52]
Boulevard (Maryland Route 140/Maryland Route 97), which roadbed extends from its intersection
with Sullvan Road northwest approximately 448 feet along College View Boulevard and extends
from the Property south approximately 150 feet to the City’s existing boundaries; and
WHEREAS, Petitioner proposes that the City annex ± 1.446 acres of land owned by the
SHA (the “SHA Property”) into and as part of the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Property and the SHA Property collectively comprise of ± 2.9443 acres
(the “Annexation Area”); and
WHEREAS, the improvements Petitioner wishes to construct at the Property constitute a
change in use and require a new water and sewer allocation from the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has a limited supply of water and limited sewer capacity available
for new development and provides water and sewer service for new development in accordance
with the City’s adopted Water and Sewer Allocation Policy, which requires that property eligible
for annexation under State law to be annexed as a condition of receiving water or sewer service or
additional allocation from the City’s system; and
WHEREAS, Petitioner understands that the City conditions new water and sewer
allocations on the annexation of the Property; and
WHEREAS, Petitioner solely owns the Property proposed for annexation and its petition
for annexation filed under Local Gov’t Article § 4-404 satisfies the requirement in Local Gov’t
Art., § 4-403 that the City obtain the consent of the owners representing at least 25% of the assessed
value of the property to be annexed; and
WHEREAS, no persons reside within the area to be annexed whose consent the City must
obtain under Md. Code Ann., Local Gov’t Art., § 4-403; and
WHEREAS, the Annexation Area consists of land that is contiguous to and adjoining the
2 of 4

[PAGE 53]
City’s existing corporate boundaries, and annexing the Annexation Area will not create any
unincorporated area bounded on all sides by real property within the City’s corporate limits,
whether existing now, created by this legislative action, or created by a combination of both.
IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Common Council of Westminster,
to add the tracts or parcels of land designated as the Annexation Area, as shown on the Annexation
Plat attached as Exhibit A and described by metes and bounds in Exhibit B attached hereto, to the
City’s corporate boundaries, subject to the provisions of the Charter, City Code, Ordinances and
other rules and regulations of the City of Westminster;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to §164-6 and all other related and
applicable sections of the City Code that the Zoning Map of the City of Westminster shall be
amended to include the Annexation Area in the “B Business Zone,” which permits uses
substantially similar to and of substantially similar density to that permitted by Carroll County in
the “C-2 Commercial Medium Intensity District;”
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Petitioner shall pay all administrative,
engineering and legal fees incurred on behalf of the City of Westminster prior to the effective date
of this Resolution;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective forty-
five (45) days following its passage and approval by the Mayor and Common Council of
Westminster, unless within forty-five (45) days of the date of enactment the City receives a Petition
for Referendum filed in accordance with the provisions of Md. Code Ann., Local Gov’t Article,
§§ 4-408 through 4-410;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Administrator shall, on or after the
effective date of the Resolution, promptly send a copy of this resolution with the new boundaries
3 of 4

[PAGE 54]
to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Carroll County, and the Department of Legislative Services
for the State of Maryland.
INTRODUCED this ___ day of _____________ 2026
_____________________________________
Douglass A. Barber, City Clerk
PASSED this ___ day of _____________ 2026
________________________________________
Douglass A. Barber, City Clerk
APPROVED this ___ day of _______________ 2026
________________________________________
Dr. Mona Becker, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUFFICIENCY
this ___ day of _______________ 2026
__________________________________
Ramsay M. Whitworth, Esq., City Attorney
4 of 4

[PAGE 55]
ATTACHMENT 2
Annex. Res. 26-03
ANNEXATION PLAN
Annexation No. 72
Location: Tax Account Number 07-048408, Map 0039, Grid 0013, Parcel
0752 (the “Property”).
Acreage: ± 2.9443 acres (± 1.4983 acres Property and ± 1.446 acres SHA
Right-of-Way)
Property Owners: Patamy, LLC
Petition: Initiated by Property Owner
Current Zoning: “C-2 Commercial Medium Intensity District” under the Carroll
County Zoning Ordinance
Proposed Zoning: “B Business Zone”
Zoning Waiver: Not required
City Comprehensive Plan: The annexation area is located within the City of Westminster’s
Municipal Growth Area Boundary. The property has a Land Use
Designation of Commercial in the 2007 Westminster Environs
Community Comprehensive Plan. Annexation No. 72 is consistent
with this Land Use Designation. The property is located within the
County-certified Priority Funding Area.
Goal L3 states: “Provide a sustainable balance of new commercial,
industrial, and residential land to meet existing and future demand.”
Under this overarching land use goal, Objective 1 is to “Expand the
corporate limits where appropriate to accommodate projected
residential growth and provide needed jobs and services in the City.”
The two policies under Objective 1 are “a. Coordinate with the
County to identify parcels that are appropriate for annexation as
industrial or commercial land” and “b. Extend water and sewer
service to annexed lands when appropriate.” This parcel is well
suited to meet this goal.
Municipal Growth Element:
Public Schools The City does not provide Public School service. There are no
existing residents in the annexation area. The annexation area is
being redeveloped for commercial use and no dwelling units are
Annexation No 72 – Annexation Plan
Page 1 of 3

[PAGE 56]
proposed. There is no increase in population, no increase in public
school enrollment, and therefore no impact on public schools.
Library Services The City does not provide library services. There is no increase in
population, no increase in library attendance, and therefore no
impact on library services.
Police / Fire / EMS The City does not provide Fire and EMS services. The Chief of
Police estimates any impact on police services to be minimal
because the annexation does not increase the residential population,
and the nature of the proposed use is such that any increase in calls
for services will be nominal.
Parks & Recreation There is no increase in population, no increase in parks & recreation
activity, and therefore no impact on parks & recreation services.
Water & Sewerage The City does provide water and sewerage facilities. There is an
increase in water service and sewer service and the additional water
capacity and sewer capacity is available and may be tentatively
allocated pursuant to the City Water and Sewer Allocation Policy,
subject to annexation of the Property (See Resolution No. 26-03).
Stormwater Management On-site stormwater management is the responsibility of the property
owner. No disturbance is proposed in connection with the
annexation, and therefore no impact on stormwater management
facilities. Any future proposed disturbance to the annexation area
shall be reviewed for possible impacts and required stormwater
management improvements provided.
Fiber Infrastructure: The City owns the Westminster Fiber Network, and Ting Internet is
leasing the fiber in order to provide Internet service to the residents
and business owners within the Westminster city limits. The
property owner will be offered information regarding fiber
infrastructure and connectivity.
City-County Policy: The proposal meets the goals of the Westminster City-County
Agreement to allow for annexation of properties within the
designated Growth Area Boundary.
Reference Map: The blue outline and shaded area indicate the annexation area in the
Location of Property map below.
Annexation No 72 – Annexation Plan
Page 2 of 3

[PAGE 57]
Location of Property
City Boundary
= Annexation Area
Annexation No 72 – Annexation Plan
Page 3 of 3

[PAGE 58]
ATTACHMENT 3
LAW OFFICES Annex. Res. 26-03
HOLLMAN, MAGUIRE, LUZURIAGA & PORTER
CHARTERED
OF COUNSEL
189 EAST MAIN STREET
ROBERT L. SLINGLUFF
MATTHEW G. LUZURIAGA WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND 21157 ( 1977-1996)
MANDI M. PORTER WESTMINSTER LINE. 410-848-3133
BALTIMORE LINE. 410-876-3183
SENDERS E-MAIL: CHARLES D. HOLLMAN
FACSIMILE LINE. 410-876-2790
J MAGUIRE@CARROLL-LAW YERS.COM JOHN T. MAGUIRE, II
WWW.CARROLL-LAWYERS.COM
□
November 20, 2025 m@@[g Wrn@
NOV 2 0 2025
'
HAND-DELIVERED DEPT. OF FINANCE
Mark A. Depo, Director of Community
Planning & Development
City of Westminster
45 West Main Street, Suite 1
Westminster, MD 21157
Re: Joint Petition for Annexation and Zoning
City of Westminster, Maryland
Petitioner: Patamy, LLC
Dear Mr. Depo:
Enclosed herewith for filing with the City of Westminster please find a Joint
Petition for Annexation and Zoning in the form previously reviewed by your office. I am
also enclosing herewith a duplicate copy for your use. It is my understanding that you will
refer this Petition to the City Clerk to verify that it meets the technical filing requirements
and process it for formal consideration. The Petition is submitted in accordance with the
Annexation Agreement between the Petitioner and the City dated July 12, 2021.
I am also enclosing herewith a draft Resolution which may be used when the
matter is ready for introduction by the Mayor and Common Council.
Please let me know if you need anything further in connection with this
submission, and keep us advised as the Petition is distributed to other agencies and scheduled
for hearings.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

[PAGE 67]
.5202/71/21
detnirP
.1202/91/8
elbaliava
etaD
.56301_65_EC_ASM
4510.p
57301
DH
)sdroceR
dnaL(
TRUOC
TIUCRIC
YTNUOC
LLORRAC
ATTACHMENT 4
Annex. Res. 26-03

[PAGE 68]
.5202/71/21
detnirP
.1202/91/8
elbaliava
etaD
.56301_65_EC_ASM
5510.p
57301
DH
)sdroceR
dnaL(
TRUOC
TIUCRIC
YTNUOC
LLORRAC

[PAGE 69]
.5202/71/21
detnirP
.1202/91/8
elbaliava
etaD
.56301_65_EC_ASM
6510.p
57301
DH
)sdroceR
dnaL(
TRUOC
TIUCRIC
YTNUOC
LLORRAC

[PAGE 70]
.5202/71/21
detnirP
.1202/91/8
elbaliava
etaD
.56301_65_EC_ASM
7510.p
57301
DH
)sdroceR
dnaL(
TRUOC
TIUCRIC
YTNUOC
LLORRAC

[PAGE 71]
.5202/71/21
detnirP
.1202/91/8
elbaliava
etaD
.56301_65_EC_ASM
8510.p
57301
DH
)sdroceR
dnaL(
TRUOC
TIUCRIC
YTNUOC
LLORRAC

[PAGE 72]
.5202/71/21
detnirP
.1202/91/8
elbaliava
etaD
.56301_65_EC_ASM
9510.p
57301
DH
)sdroceR
dnaL(
TRUOC
TIUCRIC
YTNUOC
LLORRAC

[PAGE 73]
.5202/71/21
detnirP
.1202/91/8
elbaliava
etaD
.56301_65_EC_ASM
0610.p
57301
DH
)sdroceR
dnaL(
TRUOC
TIUCRIC
YTNUOC
LLORRAC

[PAGE 74]
.5202/71/21
detnirP
.1202/91/8
elbaliava
etaD
.56301_65_EC_ASM
1610.p
57301
DH
)sdroceR
dnaL(
TRUOC
TIUCRIC
YTNUOC
LLORRAC

[PAGE 75]
.5202/71/21
detnirP
.1202/91/8
elbaliava
etaD
.56301_65_EC_ASM
2610.p
57301
DH
)sdroceR
dnaL(
TRUOC
TIUCRIC
YTNUOC
LLORRAC

[PAGE 76]
.5202/71/21
detnirP
.1202/91/8
elbaliava
etaD
.56301_65_EC_ASM
3610.p
57301
DH
)sdroceR
dnaL(
TRUOC
TIUCRIC
YTNUOC
LLORRAC

[PAGE 77]
.5202/71/21
detnirP
.1202/91/8
elbaliava
etaD
.56301_65_EC_ASM
4610.p
57301
DH
)sdroceR
dnaL(
TRUOC
TIUCRIC
YTNUOC
LLORRAC

[PAGE 78]
.5202/71/21
detnirP
.1202/91/8
elbaliava
etaD
.56301_65_EC_ASM
5610.p
57301
DH
)sdroceR
dnaL(
TRUOC
TIUCRIC
YTNUOC
LLORRAC

[PAGE 79]
.5202/71/21
detnirP
.1202/91/8
elbaliava
etaD
.56301_65_EC_ASM
6610.p
57301
DH
)sdroceR
dnaL(
TRUOC
TIUCRIC
YTNUOC
LLORRAC

[PAGE 80]
.5202/71/21
detnirP
.1202/91/8
elbaliava
etaD
.56301_65_EC_ASM
7610.p
57301
DH
)sdroceR
dnaL(
TRUOC
TIUCRIC
YTNUOC
LLORRAC

[PAGE 81]
.5202/71/21
detnirP
.1202/91/8
elbaliava
etaD
.56301_65_EC_ASM
8610.p
57301
DH
)sdroceR
dnaL(
TRUOC
TIUCRIC
YTNUOC
LLORRAC

[PAGE 82]
.5202/71/21
detnirP
.1202/91/8
elbaliava
etaD
.56301_65_EC_ASM
9610.p
57301
DH
)sdroceR
dnaL(
TRUOC
TIUCRIC
YTNUOC
LLORRAC

[PAGE 83]
.5202/71/21
detnirP
.1202/91/8
elbaliava
etaD
.56301_65_EC_ASM
0710.p
57301
DH
)sdroceR
dnaL(
TRUOC
TIUCRIC
YTNUOC
LLORRAC